As you know I'm in a similar position in terms of being (dis)-organised to you OP!! I just keep thinking, "it will all be organised in time and if not, we'll cope then".

I'm going to say your thoughts and feelings are normal because I am also experiencing all of that. I seem to have recently started swinging between being ultra calm, accepting and confident in our ability to cope, learn, manage, respond to baby needs, 'know' what to do etc and then I dip into anxiety-land. I think it's a third tri thing. It's always a different topic that has me a little stressed. For example, today's issue has been how to manage three older pets with a new baby in the house. Over Christmas, it was breastfeeding and attachment and whether I can avoid cracked nipples and mastitis!!

I have previously thought a lot about the birth itself & what I want but lately, I am more worried about what happens after the birth! I keep reminding myself that this 'worry' has a purpose - it's getting me mentally ready to bring a real, live baby home!! So I'm trying to see it as useful and using the energy to read and research and have a rough plan - like the pets issue and when we will actually go shopping to purchase a cot and change table!

I agree with Rainforest - having been through the TTC thread and now bellybuddies with you, I know you're going to be an excellent mum!